Showing 6 phrasal verbs and 8 definitions related to the verb 'Try'.
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Try back phrasal verb
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Meaning: Phone back
(Intransitive | American English)
» Example: I called but they weren't in, so I'll TRY BACK later.
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Meaning: Phone back
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Try for phrasal verb
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Meaning: Make an attempt to get something
(Inseparable | International English)
» Example: I'm going to TRY FOR the job.
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Meaning: Make an attempt to get something
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Try it on phrasal verb
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Meaning: Provoke someone by being annoying or behaving badly
(Intransitive | British English)
» Example: The children were TRYING IT ON all night until I lost my temper. -
Meaning: Attempt to get something, usually by deceit, without great hopes of success
(Intransitive | International English)
» Example: He knew I wasn't got to let him do it- he was just TRYING IT ON.
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Meaning: Provoke someone by being annoying or behaving badly
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Try on phrasal verb
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Meaning: Put clothes on to see if they fit
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: I TRIED the jacket ON before I bought it.
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Meaning: Put clothes on to see if they fit
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Try out phrasal verb
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Meaning: Test
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: Scientists are TRYING OUT a new drug in the fight against the disease. -
Meaning: Test something to see if you like it or want to buy it
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: I TRIED OUT the program before I bought it.
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Meaning: Test
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Try out for phrasal verb
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Meaning: Be tested for a sports team
(Inseparable | American English)
» Example: He TRIED OUT FOR the baseball team.
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Meaning: Be tested for a sports team